Secretary Solis welcomes the panelists and guests to the webcast to discuss vulnerable women workers in the restaurant industry. The panelists (seated left to right) were Laine Romero-Alston of the Ford Foundation, Assistant Secretary of OSHA David Michaels, Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division Nancy Leppink and Saru Jayaraman of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United.

Director of the Office of Public Engagement Dr. Gabriela Lemus and Phil Tom, director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, listen to panel presentations along with approximately 200 participants around the country.

Saru Jayaraman describes in statistical and human terms the gender disparity of women who work in restaurants nationwide.

Nancy Leppink spoke about the enforcement initiatives of the Wage and Hour Division.

Dr. David Michaels tells the audience: Every worker has a right to a safe workplace.

Laine Romero-Alston invited participants to work with organizations like the Ford Foundation.

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Secretary Solis welcomes the panelists and guests to the webcast to discuss vulnerable women workers in the restaurant industry. The panelists (seated left to right) were Laine Romero-Alston of the Ford Foundation, Assistant Secretary of OSHA David Michaels, Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division Nancy Leppink and Saru Jayaraman of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United.

Director of the Office of Public Engagement Dr. Gabriela Lemus and Phil Tom, director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, listen to panel presentations along with approximately 200 participants around the country.

Saru Jayaraman describes in statistical and human terms the gender disparity of women who work in restaurants nationwide.

Nancy Leppink spoke about the enforcement initiatives of the Wage and Hour Division.

Dr. David Michaels tells the audience: Every worker has a right to a safe workplace.

Laine Romero-Alston invited participants to work with organizations like the Ford Foundation.